I only wanted this style for fashion purposes, not to run in. There isn't much arch support for those needing it. It is cushioned enough for me to wear day to day, so it works fine for me. Size is true, I am an 8.5, sometimes 9 for running shoes, but 8.5 in these worked out well. I saw these on a social media site recently and googled them, Nike was sold out, so were most of the Japanese sneaker sites as well.. because the shoe was released awhile ago. It was surprising to me to find them here, AND on sale, AND free shipping..amazing.